Conditions at Baleal in August
August: Deep Summer Slump with a Touch More Pulse
August is still summer, but there are faint signs of life. Average wave height remains 1.5m (5ft), while the period nudges up to 9.0s - a marginal improvement. Swell directions remain locked in the north/northwest quadrant: NNW 48.3%, NW 34.0% and WNW 10.9%. The distribution is slightly more spread than July, with a higher share of 1.5-2.5m waves, giving small but punchy surf on the more exposed sandbanks.
Wind continues to be the main issue. NNW blows 60.5% of the time, and ideal wind conditions are only 13%. Air temperatures peak at 19.9°C on average, water is at its warmest at 18.5°C, and rainfall is just 0.34mm/day. The consistent north wind keeps the wave faces lumpy and textured. August is still low season, but the occasional longer-period NNW swell combined with a light-wind spell can catch a few fun runners.
Average Spot conditions at Baleal in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Baleal during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Baleal for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Baleal for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Baleal.